1. You CAN "turn off" attributes ANYWHERE in the search string.
2. For someone "just now implementing a "tag-onomy" for their files", Leap is an excellent companion to this procedure.
Leap is a new approach to the poorly-defined (and often VERY misunderstood) concept of tag-based workflows. It'll feel different but once you get it, you GET IT! (It's like studying Object Oriented Programming. It seems like it should make sense but it doesn't/ Then suddenly it's like, "Duh!")
You should participate in Leap's forums. Tom A. and Ted L. are very responsive and open to ideas about their programs.
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